Ok so to be clear if I run the +3 with the rear shackles then I would be at the stock height? What would the net benefit be? More travel and less axle wrap? I'm totally stock currently but getting ready for adding the RPG rear bump kit and deavers. Any recommendations appreciated, I'm concerned with adding a front collar with the Torsten diff in front but am here for your infinite knowledge and recommendations. Thanks!
I have the +3s , SDHQ 1" drop shackles and RPG 1.5" collars right now.
The truck sits "stinkbug" by a little over 1" with no load in the bed.
I have had the springs on my truck for about 2,000 miles.
I am waiting for my RPG adjustable collars to arrive. I'm thinking that 2.5" would be the sweet spot unloaded and 2" will be the sweet spot loaded with spares, bed rack, recovery tools, etc. with the stock front bumper and IC.
I'll be doing the ADD pro bumper after i get my full race intercooler. ( its about 3 weeks out.) Between the IC and bumper, I'll drop a few pounds, so perhaps the 2.0 will be where i finally sit while running 35s.
I'll be working with TMX in dallas to fine tune where the suspension needs to be when i go to 37s. If i need to ditch the drop shackles because the front needs more lift to clear 37s, I can simply switch to camburg tig shackles and move on with life.
Now, If i decide to, I can leave the drop shackles, go with an RST18, run bed through 4.0s in the back and add limit straps.
I went this route to have the most flexibility moving forward while dropping the least amount of coin to get it.
If i had to do it all over again, I would not have bought fixed collars.
